Property of couple linked to alleged gambling scheme seized

Authorities have begun seizing property from an Oklahoma couple under investigation for running an alleged Internet gambling ring.

Chase and Kristin Burns are accused of supplying the software for the scheme, which was based in Florida. Chase Burns' attorney told KOCO Eyewitness News 5's Erielle Reshef that the seizure was illegal.

He claims the seizure was executed based on a request from a Florida sheriff's department, but the Oklahoma attorney general's office said it issued the order.

Property seized from the couple includes: assets from more than a dozen separate LLCs run out of Chase Burns' Anadarko-based Internet company, both Chase and Kristin Burns' checking and savings accounts, their IRAs and investment accounts.

According to the court documents, those assets are being held by Midfirst Bank in Oklahoma City.

Chase Burns is out of jail on a $500,000 bond. Kristin Burns is out on a $100,000 bond.

The two are restricted from leaving Caddo, Grady or Cleveland counties and are required to wear ankle monitors.

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